Nigeria @ 52

NIGERIA @ 52: LET’S TALK ABOUT IT


Previously or earlier, it has been cited by same social analyst (columnist), Fred Nwaozor, that birthday anniversary celebration is a worthwhile phenomenon irrespective of where the celebrant is coming from, heading to or presently standing. You must celebrate for God to acknowledge that you truly appreciate what He has done in your life. Many has been writing in respect to celebration in a language you may not comprehend, but I’m here to decipher. Arrest me if I go contrary to my promise.

When you celebrate, don’t fail to count your previous blessings (successes) and name them. Also, your failures so far should also be considered. The former must contrast the latter regardless of its numbers because both have no meeting point. But don’t forget, when it calls for statistics, one must supersede the other. If in your own case, the latter (failures) happen to supersede the former (successes), then you must put more tremendous effort in your subsequent worthwhile endeavours. Such approach requires total devotion and extreme sincerity. Which means, you must stride to actualize the end of your goal no matter the circumstance you may encounter since it’s already written that, the end justifies the means.

Brethren, today we’re celebrating the “giant of Africa”, we’re celebrating Nigeria. In other words, we’re celebrating ourselves. Therefore, we remain the celebrants in this euphoric season. So let’s analyze. We all must be ready for this analysis because it’s a collective concernment. Yes, this celebration calls for adequate analysis because we’ve been celebrating for decades now.

All the way from 1960, from civilian leadership to military dictatorship. Then a bit bridge that introduced another civilian administration. Within a twinkle of an eye, another military dictatorship set in. From the autocratic ruling down to the present democratic system that have lasted for over thirteen years. Transition remains the only constant tool on earth and it’s strictly dependent on time. So the above phenomenon should be recorded by the historians as products of time, therefore, should not be misinterpreted. Thus, the respective seasons that resulted in the transitions called for them. In other words, anything that transpired/happened ought to be attributed to a particular season. Which means, there is a season for everything under the sky (Eccl. 3: 1-8). This would enable us to accept our fate(s) in good faith regardless of the gravity. But, being human, your fate in most occasions may call for thorough questioning. It’s not by our making; purely natural. It’s a fact. Yes, a fancy fact. So, have it in mind that, most times our actions are being controlled by nature. Thus, irrespective of your religious doctrines, you must learn to accept that, nature remains a very powerful tool in respect to our existence here on earth as I had earlier stated in one of my past editions.

We’re progressing in our analysis. Mathematically, or generally, progression could be arithmetic or geometric. Either of them that transpired, the bone of contention remains that, progression is in place whether steady, frictional or galloping. Take this note; in any critique one may be working on, the introductory section should never be sidelined or scribble because it remains the basis or rudiments. This is what we’ve achieved in the above paragraph(s). So, let’s ride on.

A good friend of mine called from Zaria in Kaduna State barely two days ago to announce that Nigeria would be 52 in two days time being today. I told him, which means the woman is fast approaching 60 therefore the season calls for real examination and scrutiny, and proper analysis. He informed me that, there was nothing to examine or scrutinized; stating that the woman had achieved tremendously having given birth to millions of talents. I tried to figure out where he was coming from. But, he lightly and amusingly concluded that, all these incessant explosions and militancy in all nooks and crannies are attributable to the talents. What a paradox, coupled with euphemism! Anyway, whatever figure of speech that set in, the point remains the information dissemination, and it has been done and achieved.

But, let’s be frank. From militancy to explosions. In the midst of the uncertainty, oil subsidy set in. As if that was not enough, lack of budget implementation followed suit. Don’t forget, thousands of souls have gone or been maimed as a result of these. So, should we be singing eulogies or dirges at this point of euphoria? Think about it and tell me which one should be adopted. After all, we all belong to the system. It isn’t a one-man show. Whichever song that suits the season, all I know and strongly believe is that, Nigeria must be better because it’s a divine state and the talents for the revival mission are scattered all over. Mine isn’t a paradox. It’s a fact because the Lord is good.

Brethren, in the past, comfrey had been used to treat the ongoing arthritis and gout. I think, we should try a different herb. This is the ripe season for the herbal transition. Or, what do you think? Don’t forget, necessity remains the mother of all inventions. Meanwhile, happy birthday Nigeria!



FDN NWAOZOR

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